The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Majella Duffy, Glengad
Joan McGee, Carrigans
Seamus McBride, Raphoe
Mary Maureen Anderson, Lifford
Eileen Williamson, Letterkenny
Maurice Friel, Gaoth Dobhair
Kevin Francis DeBurca, Killybegs and London
Pauline Comerford, Co. Laois, Co. Kildare and Creeslough
John Harkin, Bridgend
Majella Duffy, Glengad
The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Majella Duffy (Duey), Bunn, Glengad F93 K0E4.
Predeceased by her husband Johnny, her parents Rose and Andy Davenport and brother Gerard.
Much loved mother of Darren (Susan), Michelle (Kevin) and Patricia (Aiden) and devoted granny of Jessie, Emma, Danny and Shay, and sadly missed by her life long friend Teish.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters Esther and Mary K, her brother Phelim, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, all her work colleagues at Inishowen Oil Company, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Majella’s remains will repose at her home.
Funeral from there on Thursday, September 18 at 10.20am for 11am requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director Facebook page.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Patients Comfort Fund, Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Joan McGee, Carrigans
The sudden passing has occurred of Joan McGee (née Gallagher), 2 Millpark, Carrigans, Co. Donegal, F93 WY01.
Joan will be lovingly missed by her son Christopher (Denise), daughter Joanne (Christopher), her partner Des Devlin, grandchildren Calvin and TJ, sisters and brothers Bernie, Marie, Pauline, Geraldine, Dolores, Martin, David, Neil, Oliver, Jimmy, Tony, and Paul, as well as her nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Joan is predeceased by her parents Mary and John, her brother Tommy, sister Nora, nephew Brian McDaid, and niece Noeleen Moore. May they all Rest in Peace.
Joan’s remains will be reposing at her late residence, 2 Millpark, Carrigans, from 12pm on Tuesday, September 16, and all day Wednesday, September 17.
The funeral cortege will leave her residence on Thursday morning, September 18, at 10am, proceeding to St. Baithin’s Church, St. Johnston, for 11am requiem Mass.
Cremation will follow at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, Co Cavan.
Family flowers only, please.
Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Care West, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Seamus McBride, Raphoe
The sudden death has taken place of Seamus McBride, 338 Railway Road, Raphoe, F93 YF30.
Seamus will be lovingly missed by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephew, godchildren, his beloved dog Rolo and all his extended family and friends.
Seamus was predeceased by his mother Bridie, sisters Mena, Bridget, and brother Terry.
Seamus will repose at his late residence today, Tuesday, September 16, from 11am to 10pm.
Rosary will be recited at 9pm.
The funeral cortege will leave his late residence on Wednesday morning, September 17 at 10.30am, travelling to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 11am requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The Mass may be viewed on The Parish of Raphoe webcam via https://parishofraphoe.ie.
Mary Maureen Anderson, Lifford
The death has taken place of Mary Maureen Anderson, Legnabraid, Lifford, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy.
Maureen is predeceased by her brother Joe.
She will be lovingly remembered by her brothers Jim, Andy (Alice), Robert (Chrissie), sisters Frances and Margaret, nieces, nephews and wider family circle.
Her remains will repose at her nephew’s home, Robin Long, Ballybogan, Lifford, F93 YF84 today, Tuesday, from 12 noon to 11pm.
Family, close friends and neighbours are welcome to call.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, September 17, at 1.30pm for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving in Donoughmore Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral, family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Donoughmore Presbyterian Church care of any family member or Terence Mc Clintock Funeral Director.
Eileen Williamson, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Eileen Williamson, 4 Tara Court, Letterkenny.
Ms Williamson, former staff nurse at the emergency department at Letterkenny University Hospital, passed away on Sunday, September 14.
Beloved mother of Roderick Keating (Edinburgh), Trevor Keating and wife Heather (Kiltoy), and the late Jonathan (Johnny) Keating, Fernhill, Letterkenny.
Reposing at the family home from 2pm until 7pm on Tuesday, September 16, where you are most welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Wednesday, September 17, going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny (F92 PN81) for 11am requiem Mass which can be viewed online by using the following link https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657 followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.
Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations, if wished, to the Oncology Dept., Letterkenny University Hospital c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Rd., Letterkenny.
Maurice Friel, Gaoth Dobhair
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Maurice Friel, Meenderrygamph, Gaoth Dobhair.
Predeceased by his parents, Mary and Paddy, brother, Dominic and sister-in-law, Annie.
Maurice is survived by his wife, Maureen, daughter, Donna-Marie, son, Columba, grandchildren, Kiera-Louise and Aimee Rose, brother, Tom (Sadie), brother-in-law, Fred (Carmel) and extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey (F92 N668), with burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.
Kevin Francis DeBurca, Killybegs and London
The death has occurred of Kevin Francis DeBurca (Burke), born November 18t, 1948, formerly of St. Catherines’ Road, Killybegs, and Balham, London.
He passed away peacefully on Sunday in a respite care home in London after a short illness.
Predeceased by parents, Joe and Cappy DeBurca, sisters, Catherine, Leonora (Comiskey) and brother, Rory.
Survived by his loving sisters, Joan (Simpson) and Sheila (Dunleavy), brothers, Fergus, Declan and Cormac, nieces, nephews, and grandnephews and grandnieces.
Cremation in London, and a subsequent funeral service in Killybegs to be announced at a later date.
Pauline Comerford, Co. Laois, Co. Kildare and Creeslough
The death has taken place of Pauline Comerford (née Campion), Bushfield, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois.
She passed away peacefully on Sunday, surrounded by her loving family, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Michael and brothers, Michael and Jack.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving son, John, daughters, Geraldine (Breen), Breda (Delaney) and Mary (Langan), daughter-in-law, Imelda, sons-in-law, Ger, Mick and Mark, grandchildren, Brian, Sinéad, Shane, Aisling, and Márie Comerford, Caroline, Louise and Hannah Breen, Noel, Colm and Killian Delaney, Michael and Clodagh Langan, her eight great-grandchildren, sister, Anne (Nan) Hogan, brother, Jimmy Campion and his wife, Mary, sister-in-law, Mary Comerford, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon in St. Kieran’s Church, Knockaroo, R32 F886 , followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Pauline’s funeral Mass can be viewed on the webstream.
House private on Tuesday morning please.
John Harkin, Bridgend
The death has taken place at his home of John Harkin, 526 Bonemaine, Bridgend.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Mary, his sons and daughters, Maire, Michelle, Lorraine, Yvonne, John, Eamonn, James, Mark, Christopher and Derek, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters, Gretta Rodgers and Mary McDowel, and extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his daughter, Carol and brothers and sisters, Patrick, Frank, James, Phonsie, Kathleen and Annie.
John’s remains are reposing at his home where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal on Tuesday at 10.15am to St. Aengus’ Church, Burt for requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment in Burt Cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.
Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Care Unit, Letterkenny, c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
